November 17, 2010

Reminder: Winter Family Day Registration Now Open

Winter Family Day registration is now open! A limited number of basketball tickets remain for Parents Association members to attend the men's and women's games against Vanderbilt - both on Saturday, January 15. This rare doubleheader and competitive SEC matchup promises to be exciting! Click here for a complete schedule of events and for more information about Family Day.

Please Note: You will need your email address and Parents Association Member ID in order to log in to the Family Day registration system. If you need assistance locating your Member ID, please feel free to call the Parents Association office at (865) 974-4546.

Special Opportunity for Annual Members

Through December 31, 2010, Annual Members have the opportunity to upgrade their membership to a Career Membership for $85 (typically, a conversion to a Career Membership costs $100). Become a Career Member today and take full advantage of the Career Member Benefits Package, and you'll never have to worry about renewing your membership again. This is a offer only through December 31. You may upgrade in one of two ways: return the envelope found inside your Fall 2010 TENNESSEE Family Magazine, postmarked by December 31, 2010, to the Office of the Parents Association or call our office at (865) 974-4546, by 5:00 PM on December 23, 2010.

Thanksgiving Break, University Closed, Residence Halls Open

There are no classes on Thursday, November 25 or Friday, November 26. Residence Halls will remain open for Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy time with your student in this much-needed break before the end of classes and final exams! Happy Thanksgiving from the Parents Association!

Important Registration Deadline TODAY

Wednesday, November 17 is the last day for students to drop second session courses with a "WP/WF." This will not affect your student's GPA. Click here for more information on withdrawing from a course, as well as a complete explanation of possible course grades and marks.

Last day of Fall Classes and Final Exam Period

The last day of class is Tuesday, November 30. There will be a study day for exams on Wednesday, December 1. Exams will begin on Thursday, December 2 and proceed through Thursday, December 9.

Spring 2011 VolXpress E-statements

Spring 2011 VolXpress E-statements became available to students beginning November 16. The student and authorized users will receive an email and will log in to either the MyUTK for the student or the Authorized User page for others to view the statement. Go to the eBill tab to view the bill. Talk with your student about this statement prior to the fee payment deadline of Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

To add an authorized user to their account, your student should log in to MyUTK, click the "View/Pay fees" link, click on the "Authorized Users" tab, click on "Add an Authorized User," enter the authorized user's email address and click "Add User" button, then click on the box beside "I Agree" and click the "Continue" button. The authorized user will then receive an email with the link and a second email with their initial password from the UT Bursar's Office. Then, the authorized user should follow the link provided, log in, and will complete their profile.

An Inside Look at TVA

A Panel Discussion with TVA Engineers will be on campus at 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 17, in the University Center, room 221. Encourage your student to attend to hear from a variety of chemical, civil, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical engineering managers discussing their experiences working with TVA. Light refreshments will be served.

"Two Can Play that Game" presented by Women's Coordinating Council

A forum that will focus on the double standards in society our women and men face every day. The forum will take place at 6:30 PM Wednesday, November 17, in the UC Auditorium. Free and open to the public.

VolsTeach Program Available for Students

Is your student interested gaining an edge in the job market? Find out more about VolsTeach, a new program that offers math and science majors the capability of earning a degree and a secondary teaching license in four years. See the fall edition of the TENNESSEE Family magazine more information, visit the program's website at http://volsteach.utk.edu, or contact Jada Johnson at [log in to unmask].

University of Tennessee Congressional Internship

The Congressional Internship Program gives students the opportunity to experience government in action. The internship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work with Tennessee's Legislators in Washington, D.C. The program is six weeks long, during of May and June. Interns will work closely with legislative staff on a variety of projects, as well as assist with clerical tasks, depending upon the office in which they are placed. Students must have completed 60 credit hours and have a 3.0 GPA to participate. Click here for more information.

Thanksgiving Safety Information

The UT Police Department and the UT Parking and Transit Services encourage students who must leave their vehicles unattended on the UT Campus over the Thanksgiving break to park in a well-lit area. If your student leaves his/her vehicle on campus over break, they should remove all valuables from their vehicle. Simply storing the items in their vehicle 'out of sight' is not encouraged. Valuables include backpacks, purses, electronics (including GPS systems), and textbooks to name a few. The UT Police Department typically receives an increase in reports of theft involving these items yearly in November. Lighting will not be reduced in any of the parking areas over the 2010 UT Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please contact the UT Police Department at (865) 974-3114 or [log in to unmask] if you have any questions or concerns regarding general safety information. Please contact UT Parking and Transit Services (865) 974-6031 if you have any questions related to parking.

106 UT Students Receive Scholarships for Study Abroad

The Center for International Education (CIE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has awarded scholarships to 106 students who will be studying abroad during spring break and during the spring semester. Six students have received $500 to study abroad during spring break; another 100 have received $1,000 scholarships to study abroad during the spring semester. All of these CIE scholarships are funded by the $10-per-year fee that undergraduates pay. Proposed by the Student Government Association and approved by the Board of Trustees, the fee went into effect in the fall of 2008. Click here to see the recipients.

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Important Dates

November 17: Last Day to Drop with a Grade of "WP/WF" (Second Session Fall Courses)

November 25-26: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)

November 30: Fall 2010 Semester Classed End

November 30: Total Withdrawal from the University Deadline (Fall Semester)

November 30: Summer 2011 Graduation Application Deadline

December 1, 4-5: Study Days

December 2-3, 6-9: Final Exam Period

December 9: Campus Dining Fall Meal Plan Ends

December 10: Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM for Non-graduating Students

December 11: Fall 2010 Commencement

December 11: Residence Halls Close at 8:00 PM for Graduating Seniors

December 11: Fall 2010 Commencement

December 24-31: University Closed for Winter Break

January 1: First Day to Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Fall 2011

January 5: Spring 2011 Payment and Schedule Confirmation Due at 4:30 PM

January 9: Residence Halls Open at 1:00 PM

January 10: Campus Dining Spring Meal Plan Begins

January 12: Full and First Session Spring 2011 Semester Classes Begin

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